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Hosts Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc welcome David Lafitte, President and CEO of Tecovas, the fast-growing Austin-based brand bringing cowboy culture to modern consumers. Lafitte's career journey—from corporate attorney to Chief Operating Officer at Deckers Brands (home of UGG and Hoka) and now to retail leadership at Tecovas—is a masterclass in reinvention and focus.Under Lafitte's leadership, Tecovas has evolved from a digitally native boot maker to a fast growing premium lifestyle brand built on two pillars: crafted quality and radical hospitality. In this conversation, he explains how every store—now more than 50 across the U.S.—delivers a warm, elevated customer experience complete with in-store bars, personalization services, and knowledgable personalized service. The company's blend of authenticity and approachability has earned it cult-brand status while driving remarkable growth.Lafitte also shares insights into Tecovas' expansion strategy, including its move into New York's Soho district. He describes the flagship store as both a retail hub and a powerful brand ambassador that introduces western style to new audiences—without compromising the brand's roots. The discussion dives into Tecovas' measured foray into wholesale partnerships with Nordstrom and its expanding apparel lines, from denim to performance shirts, that extend the brand's head-to-toe lifestyle appeal.Lafitte reflects on the importance of leadership focus, empowering teams, and maintaining clarity amid growth. His advice for emerging retail leaders: prioritize what matters most, say no to distractions, and foster cultures of accountability and trust.The hosts balance the conversation with this week's retail headlines: the Supreme Court's debate over Trump-era tariffs, Allbirds' ongoing “Wobbly Unicorn Corner” status and strong results from luxury icons Ralph Lauren and Tapestry amid broader industry struggles. They close with insights on Amazon's automation ambitions, Andy Jassy's bold predictions for the future of eCommerce, and holiday retail forecasts signaling a slower but steady season. SPECIAL OFFER for our listeners! SAVE 20% on registration for the all new Shoptalk Luxe event in Abu Dhabi January 27-29.For more info go to https://luxe.shoptalk.com/page/get-ticket and then register using our special code : RRLUXE20 About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling authro of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

If you've logged into Canva lately, you might've seen the announcement: you can now design emails and export the HTML to use in your email marketing platform. Sounds cool, right? But before you dive in and start redesigning all your campaigns in Canva's new tool, there are a few things you should know. In this episode, I'm breaking down what this new feature actually looks like in practice, how it works with email platforms like Klaviyo, and a few limitations and quirks that might not be obvious at first glance. If you're wondering whether Canva's email design tool is a game-changer or just another shiny object… this is for you.   Inside this episode: What Canva's HTML email designer can (and can't) do What happens when you import your Canva email into Klaviyo A few things to look out for before using this in your biz The workaround you might consider if you're feeling adventurous What to do instead of rushing into a tool just because it's new   _______   Holiday Podcast Episodes & Resources http://ecommercebadassery.com/holidaypodcast   _______ Full Episode Show Notes http://ecommercebadassery.com/353   _______   Let's Connect Website: http://ecommercebadassery.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/ecommercebadassery Membership: http://ecommercebadassery.com/membership   _______   Rate, Review, & Subscribe Like what you heard? I'd be forever grateful if you'd rate, review and subscribe to the show! Not only does it help your fellow eCommerce entrepreneurs find the eCommerce Badassery podcast; but it's also valuable feedback for me to continue bringing you the content you want to hear.    Review Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-badassery/id1507457683  

Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work. Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or Amazon Fire TV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Amanda: My superpower is just diving in!The non-alcoholic beverage movement is taking the country by storm. While many expect trends to start in big coastal cities, this time something special is happening in the heart of Ohio. Amanda Ortega, founder and CEO of Beyond Bottleshop, is leading the charge to make intentional, alcohol-free drinking accessible to everyone.Amanda's shop in downtown Springfield, Ohio, offers a colorful selection of non-alcoholic and functional beverages — drinks that not only taste good but also help people feel energized, relaxed, or uplifted. She explained, “A lot of the non-alcoholic industry kind of exploded during COVID. A lot of the products that I carry were founded during that time. So we're not too far behind, and I'm just excited to be an industry leader in the Midwest.”Beyond Bottleshop started small, inside a local gift shop. As Amanda put it, “It was an opportunity for me to have a small space with not too much overhead and start selling these non-alcoholic beverages.” What began as a local experiment quickly grew into something much bigger. Customers now drive an hour or more to visit the store, and Amanda has launched an online shop to reach more people across the country.Her next goal is to expand into distribution, helping restaurants and bars create high-quality, non-alcoholic cocktails. “I'm really passionate about getting into the hospitality industry and bridging the gap between what's happening for people personally and what they can get when they're out,” she said. “I'm excited to bridge that gap with other businesses.”Amanda is also raising capital for Beyond Bottleshop through a regulated investment crowdfunding campaign on Honeycomb Credit. The campaign allows community members to invest as little as $100 to help her business grow. “There are a lot of people who feel passionate about what I do,” she said. “What a cool opportunity that they can give a hundred dollars, a thousand dollars, or whatever is in their range to help a small business grow that's local.”Her passion for intentional drinking came from her own journey. After years of running a wine shop and working in hospitality with her husband, a chef, Amanda began to seek healthier, more mindful options. “I just became really passionate about intentional drinking,” she said. “It just felt like enough time has been spent in my life in and around alcohol. It was time for something different.”Through Beyond Bottleshop, Amanda is creating not only a business but also a movement — one that's reshaping how communities in the Midwest and beyond think about what's in their glass.tl;dr:* In this episode, I talk with Amanda Ortega, founder of Beyond Bottleshop, about the booming non-alcoholic beverage movement.* Amanda shares how her Springfield, Ohio, shop became a local hub for functional, alcohol-free drinks with national reach.* She explains her decision to raise capital through Honeycomb Credit, inviting community investors to fuel her growth.* Amanda reveals her superpower: fearless connection — diving in, building trust, and uniting people for shared success.* Together, we explore how authentic relationships and collaboration can drive business growth and positive social change.How to Develop Fearless Connection As a SuperpowerAmanda Ortega's superpower is fearless connection—the ability to dive in, take risks, and build authentic relationships that move ideas forward. As she explained, “My superpower is just diving in. I see a need, and it feels natural to make it happen if it's related to something I'm passionate about.” She combines her entrepreneurial spirit with a genuine love for people, creating trust and collaboration wherever she goes. Amanda's energy comes from her drive to connect with others who share her vision. “It just lights me up,” she said, “talking to other entrepreneurs and business owners about how we can move forward together—how we can change the world together.”One powerful example of Amanda's superpower in action comes from her work connecting local businesses. She described bringing together a sound bath practitioner, a yoga instructor, and her own non-alcoholic beverages to create an experience that nourished the body, mind, and spirit. “I said, Hey, I can bring drinks, you do this, and you do that, and it brings all our customers together for an even better experience,” she recalled. “That's how I see the world—bringing people together in that way and just building and bringing all our superpowers together.”Throughout this episode, Amanda offered practical insight into how others can develop their own gift for connection:* Start small. Attend local networking events or farmers markets to meet people with shared interests.* Ask thoughtful questions. Focus on understanding others' stories before sharing your own.* Build one-on-one trust. Find common ground and let authentic relationships grow naturally.* Encourage collaboration. Look for ways to align skills, goals, or audiences to create mutual benefit.* Stay fearless. Take risks by reaching out, offering ideas, and trying new partnerships.By following Amanda Ortega's example and advice, you can make fearless connection a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileAmanda Ortega (she/her):Founder/ CEO, Beyond Bottleshop, LLCAbout Beyond Bottleshop, LLC: Beyond Bottleshop is Central Ohio's first curated hub for non-alcoholic and functional beverages, founded by Amanda Ortega to lead a cultural shift toward intentional, wellness-centered drinking. More than a retail space, Beyond Bottleshop is a movement-driven experience that blends strategic brand storytelling with compliance expertise, community engagement, and emotionally resonant rituals. From kava and adaptogenic elixirs to sparkling teas and mood-enhancing tonics, it offers a thoughtfully selected inventory backed by educational resources, experiential campaigns, and hospitality partnerships. With a growing eCommerce presence and plans to expand into wholesale and regional distribution, Beyond Bottleshop is building the infrastructure to scale its impact and become the trusted leader in mindful beverage experiences across the Midwest.Website:beyondbottleshop.comCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/beyondbottleshopOther URL: invest.honeycombcredit.com/campaigns/Beyond-BottleshopBiographical Information: Amanda Ortega is the founder and owner of Beyond Bottleshop, Central Ohio's first curated hub for non-alcoholic and functional beverages. A visionary leader and strategic storyteller, Amanda blends deep compliance expertise with emotionally resonant branding to pioneer a cultural shift toward intentional, wellness-centered drinking. Her career spans over a decade in hospitality, from supporting her husband's food truck and opening a small restaurant to owning a wine shop and earning her Level 1 sommelier certification. As a former SBDC business coach and private consultant, she's empowered other hospitality start-ups with operational clarity and creative direction. At Beyond Bottleshop, Amanda leads experiential marketing, community engagement, and educational initiatives that spark curiosity and connection. With a growing eCommerce presence and plans to expand into wholesale and regional distribution, she's building a movement—not just a business—centered on mindful drinking, partnership, and purpose.Personal Facebook Profile: facebook.com/amanda-ortegaInstagram Handle: @beyondbottleshopSupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. 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Dr. Dennis Gross is the renowned dermatologist and the founder of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, a clinical-grade skincare brand rooted in science and results. Before launching his line, Dr. Gross worked as a skin cancer researcher at Memorial Sloan Kettering, where he developed a deep understanding of how skin behaves at a cellular level. His experience treating patients in his New York dermatology practice inspired him to create effective, non-irritating products that deliver visible results without downtime. The brand is best known for its Alpha Beta Daily Peels, which revolutionized at-home exfoliation. Combining medical expertise with clean, innovative formulations, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare bridges the gap between professional treatments and everyday skincare. The line focuses on improving skin health through proven active ingredients, like vitamin C, retinol, and alpha hydroxy acids. Today, Dr. Gross continues to lead the brand with a philosophy centered on education, transparency, and evidence-based skincare.In this episode, Dr. Dennis Gross also discusses:Skin transformations and the emotions beneath themThe secret to radiant skin at home–the alpha beta peelsWhy collagen is the holy grail of skincareWhat electrolyte loss means for your skin healthInside their FDA-cleared 3-minute led treatmentDemystifying skin science in the age of social mediaWe hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Dr. Dennis Gross' journey and the growth of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more.Be sure to check out Dr. Dennis Gross at www.drdennisgross.com/ and on Instagram at @drdennisgrossRated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPostThis episode is brought to you by WavebreakLeading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver.Most eCommerce brands don't email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year.From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI.Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co

For episode 623 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Scott Meadows, Head of Business Development at Coinbase. Scott discusses Coinbase’s plans around stablecoin infrastructure at both a consumer and institutional level, the role of the base network and how Coinbase plans to expand its product offerings heading into 2026. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:55) Who is Scott Meadows?(2:33) Coinbase at Money20/20(5:30) New Coinbase Credit Card(6:35) Role of Coinbase in Stablecoin Infrastructure(9:06) Coinbase Developer Portal(10:34) Base Network(12:53) Future of Ecommerce(15:07) Crypto adoption among institutions(18:15) Coinbase roadmap for 2026(20:07) How to keep up with Coinbase(21:08) How to contact Coinbase for partnerships

Send us a textWhat does it really take to build, scale, and sustain a winning eCommerce brand in 2025? In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, host Jennifer Loehding sits down with Sabir Semerkant, the eCommerce OG — one of the early pioneers who helped build online shopping for major global brands — and now mentors founders through his Rapid2X Operating System.With experience scaling over 90+ successful brands, Sabir breaks down the exact principles, mindset, and metrics that separate eCommerce winners from the rest. From data-driven decisions and pricing discipline to the power of AI and the 1.7-second attention rule, this conversation is a masterclass in scaling smartly without burning out your team or budget.What You'll Learn in This Episode:✅ How the Rapid2X system helps brands double growth using focused six-week sprints✅ Why data kills opinions and drives smarter marketing decisions✅ The importance of understanding true costs and margins before scaling✅ How to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude as real growth multipliers✅ Why site speed equals empathy, and how it impacts your conversion rate✅ The founder mindset shifts required to build a profitable, resilient eCommerce business✅ How asking “Why” before “What or How” can instantly reveal hidden growth opportunitiesWhy You Should Watch:Whether you're a DTC founder, startup entrepreneur, or marketing leader, this episode is packed with actionable insights on eCommerce growth strategy, operational excellence, and founder discipline straight from a true industry veteran.If you've ever wondered how elite brands maintain consistent growth year after year, this is your blueprint. Sabir reveals the framework behind sustainable eCommerce success. You'll walk away knowing how to scale faster, make smarter data decisions, and build a business that thrives in today's competitive digital economy.Connect with Sabir Semerkant:

Jon Pundyk is a Dartmouth MBA, P&G brand manager, and a Booz-Allen strategy consultant. He's been in Glamorise for 35 years. Glamorise is a size-inclusive lingerie brand that designs bras for curvy women. Founded in New York City in 1921, Glamorise is one of the world's oldest bra manufacturers, and it has been size-inclusive since their inception.In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:28] Intro[00:53] Learning the fundamentals of consumer marketing[02:01] Climbing the ladder one title at a time[02:17] Pivoting a century-old business online[04:01] Transitioning from wholesale to direct-to-consumer[07:33] Balancing wholesale partners with D2C growth[10:08] Stay updated with new episodes[10:18] Investing ahead for scalable D2C growth[13:43] Sponsors: Electric Eye, Freight, Taboola, Next Insurance[19:16] Collecting data before knowing how to use it[20:25] Leveraging legacy brand recognition online[23:05] Relying on product quality to drive loyalty[24:08] Driving growth through actionable data insightsResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/HonestEcommerce?sub_confirmation=1Plus size bras & lingeries for full-figured women glamorise.com/Follow Jon Pundyk linkedin.com/in/jrpundykSchedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connectTurn your domestic business into an international business freightright.com/honestPerformance beyond Search and Social discover.taboola.com/honest/Tailored business insurance. Zero hassle. Big savings nextinsurance.com/honest/If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

This week's podcast is about AI Agents transforming ecommerce. Likely all commerce.You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting.Here is the link to our Tech Tours.Here is the McKinsey article I mentioned:The agentic commerce opportunity: How AI agents are ushering in a new era for consumers and merchantsHere is the BCG article I mentioned:When Brands Meet AI Bots: Customer Experience in the Era of Agents-------- I am a consultant and keynote speaker on how to accelerate growth with improving customer experiences (CX) and digital moats.I am a partner at TechMoat Consulting, a consulting firm specialized in how to increase growth with improved customer experiences (CX), personalization and other types of customer value. Get in touch here.I am also author of the Moats and Marathons book series, a framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.Note: This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show

Dan and Chris unpack whether today's surge in AI deployment across enterprise workflows, manufacturing, healthcare, and scientific research signals a lasting transformation or an overhyped bubble. Drawing parallels to the dot-com era, they explore how technology integration is reshaping industries, affecting jobs, and even influencing human cognition, ultimately asking: is this a bubble, or just a fizzy new phase of innovation?Featuring:Chris Benson – Website, LinkedIn, Bluesky, GitHub, XDaniel Whitenack – Website, GitHub, XLinks: Powell says that, unlike the dotcom boom, AI spending isn't a bubble: ‘I won't go into particular names, but they actually have earnings'Sponsors:Outshift by Cisco - The open source collective building the Internet of Agents. Backed by Outshift by Cisco, AGNTCY gives developers the tools to build and deploy multi-agent software at scale. Identity, communication protocols, and modular workflows—all in one global collaboration layer. Start building at AGNTCY.org.Shopify – The commerce platform trusted by millions. From idea to checkout, Shopify gives you everything you need to launch and scale your business—no matter your level of experience. Build beautiful storefronts, market with built-in AI tools, and tap into the platform powering 10% of all U.S. eCommerce. Start your one-dollar trial at shopify.com/practicalaiFabi.ai - The all-in-one data analysis platform for modern teams. From ad hoc queries to advanced analytics, Fabi lets you explore data wherever it lives—spreadsheets, Postgres, Snowflake, Airtable and more. Built-in Python and AI assistance help you move fast, then publish interactive dashboards or automate insights delivered straight to Slack, email, spreadsheets or wherever you need to share it. Learn more and get started for free at fabi.aiUpcoming Events: Join us at the Midwest AI Summit on November 13 in Indianapolis to hear world-class speakers share how they've scaled AI solutions. Don't miss the AI Engineering Lounge, where you can sit down with experts for hands-on guidance. Reserve your spot today!Register for upcoming webinars here!

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guests, Grace Kwak and Alexis Toney. The three talk about the challenges of standing out in an intensely crowded marketing space, the crucial role of relationships and referrals in their growth, and the lessons they've learned from early hiring decisions and business setbacks. In this episode, we discuss: How Background Noise got started What has kept the team motivated and growing in a crowded marketing environment space When to hire and scale a team in a small agency Why partnering with other agencies is part of their growth strategy Who benefits from keeping in touch How setbacks and surprises shape leadership   Grace Kwak is a growth marketing expert who has spent her career shaping customer journeys from every angle – working within agencies and startups alike – Grace Kwak's newest chapter is leading growth, marketing strategy and analytics at Background Noise. As a first-generation Korean-American, Grace is actively aware of how experiences vary from person to person, and how brands must keep diversity of customer experiences top-of-mind at all times. Across her career, she's contributed to growth for brands including Cecred, Taco Bell, Follain, Papa John's, Hint Water, Dunkin Donuts, NBC Sports, COTY, Lysol, Mucinex, and American Family Insurance. She's been internally honored for her contributions, earning an MVP award at Mindshare and a Person of New York award at Performics. She's contributed to internal presentations around International Women's Day Webinar at Big Spaceship, growth marketing for We Are Rosie and is published with MediaPost. Alexis Toney is a strategy and innovation leader who has built her career at the intersection of data, creativity, and cultural storytelling – Alexis Toney is the Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at Background Noise. She drives brand innovation through research, analytics, and strategy, overseeing proprietary market research and social listening tools that help clients stay ahead of the curve. With more than eight years of experience in performance analytics, media strategy, and marketing intelligence, Alexis has shaped growth strategies for brands across industries while championing people-first insights. Her career path spans roles at Big Spaceship, Ovadia & Sons, and Laundry Service, where she led research, eCommerce, and media strategy initiatives. At Background Noise, Alexis contributed to the launch of Cécred and has collaborated with brands such as Google, Sony, NBC Sports, UPS, Weight Watchers, and Papa Johns throughout her career. Her work has been recognized with honors including Adweek Media Rising Star and the ADCOLOR Future Award. Based in Brooklyn, Alexis balances her data-driven leadership by day with her creative side as a DJ, music producer, and drummer by night. Website: https://www.backgroundnoise.co/ Social Media Links:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracejkwak/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexistoney/  

Zum YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/z5NjxHi3HyM In dieser Folge des Onlineshop Geflüster Podcasts geht's um eine unterschätzte Sache, mit der viele 6-stellige Onlineshops jeden Monat bares Geld verbrennen. Ich verrate dir, woran es liegt, wie du dieses Problem erkennst und welche Hebel du nutzen kannst, um deinen Adspend effizienter einzusetzen. Viel Spaß beim Anhören! Dein Berend. __________ Mache den ersten Schritt und buche dir eine kostenlose SHOPANALYSE: https://www.berend-heins.de/termin Wenn du sofort tiefer einsteigen willst: Hol dir mit unserem Onlinekurs die kugelsichere Komplettanleitung für profitable Meta Ads im eCommerce.

Is Pinterest the most overlooked ad platform in eCommerce right now? In this episode, I sit down with Kate Ahl, founder of SimplePinMedia.com, to talk about how Pinterest is quietly delivering strong returns for brands that understand how to use it—and why it's far more than a place for DIY boards and recipes. Listen in as Kate explains how Pinterest actually works as a search engine for inspiration, what brands often get wrong when running ads, and how to design campaigns that convert. She also shares insights on attribution timelines, AI-powered creative tools, and how eCommerce businesses in visually driven niches can leverage Pinterest for sustainable growth. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3JJ44o6 Interested in our Private Community for 7-Figure Store Owners?  Learn more here.   Want to hear about new episodes and eCommerce news round-ups?  Subscribe via email.

Are you sure you're handling sales tax correctly in your e-commerce business? You may be unknowingly making costly mistakes that could come back to haunt you. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Jared Smithson, General Manager and E-Commerce Tax Compliance Expert at RJM Tax Exemption, who discusses the most common sales tax issues facing e-commerce businesses today. Jared shares his journey from helping his business partner navigate the complexities of U.S. sales tax to growing a company that now works with thousands of e-commerce sellers. From understanding nexus to dealing with product taxability quirks, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to avoid tax headaches and save money in their business.   Key Takeaways: → The importance of understanding nexus in U.S. sales tax and how to determine where you need to register. → Common mistakes e-commerce sellers make when dealing with sales tax exemptions and how to avoid them. → The ins and outs of product taxability and how different products are taxed in different states. → The hidden dangers of relying solely on AI tools for tax compliance and why human expertise is necessary. → Why failing to address sales tax early can lead to costly liabilities down the road.   Jared Smithson is the Co-Founder of a multimillion-dollar consultancy specializing in e-commerce tax compliance. As a leading authority for 7-figure e-commerce sellers, Jared has helped over 5,000 businesses achieve bulletproof US tax compliance without operational headaches. His expertise spans multi-state sales tax mastery, seamless US market entry for international brands, and building audit-proof, scalable compliance systems. Jared's work has earned his firm the #1 spot on Trustpilot for tax preparation and company registry in the US, making him a trusted partner for Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, and DTC brands preparing for acquisition   Connect With Jared Smithson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rjmtaxexemption/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rjmexpand/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rjmtax/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oleksii (Alex) Lunkov joins Alicia Esposito to unpack how meaningful constraints fuel creativity in an age of algorithmic abundance. From Saint Sophia's 9 million glass cubes to the digitization of Berry Bros. & Rudd's 300-year heritage, this conversation navigates the tension between AI efficiency and human authenticity. Discover why 95% of AI pilots fail, how brands become cultural ambassadors, and what fractional leadership means for tomorrow's commerce teams.When Centuries of Heritage Meet the eCom Product PageKey takeaways:Meaningful constraints drive better creative outcomes. Removing all friction from digital experiences leaves us wondering why we don't feel anything.AI dramatically increases individual productivity, but human oversight remains essential for tone preservation, fact-checking, and maintaining brand authenticity.Successful brands act as cultural ambassadors, translating something unique through their channels while balancing best practices with distinctive identity.The fractional work revolution emerges at the intersection of AI-enhanced productivity, volatile job markets, and businesses seeking expertise without long-term commitment.Most AI implementations fail because teams don't understand the technology's actual capabilities and limitations before deploying it.[00:06:14] "We removed all the friction, and we wonder why we don't feel anything." - Oleksii, quoting Phillip Jackson[00:11:40] "In order to build a personal brand, you need a person to be behind that brand." - Oleksii[00:28:48] "AI adoption is this huge spike on the top and then very long tail afterwards." - OleksiiAssociated Links:Read Oleskii on InsidersCheck out Future Commerce on YouTubeCheck out Future Commerce+ for exclusive content and save on merch and printSubscribe to Insiders and The Senses to read more about what we are witnessing in the commerce worldListen to our other episodes of Future CommerceHave any questions or comments about the show? Let us know on futurecommerce.com, or reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. We love hearing from our listeners! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alors que le marché des smartphones dépasse les 17 milliards d'euros en France, une alternative s'est installée dans nos poches : le reconditionné. Laurent Kretz reçoit Victoria Mousa, Head of Product & Operations chez Back Market, la marque qui a fait exploser ce marché en France avec 75 % de parts de marché. Aujourd'hui 1 téléphone sur 3 est vendu aujourd'hui en reconditionné via leur plateforme.Victoria dévoile les coulisses de leur modèle : comment créer la confiance, comment optimiser le parcours d'achat au-delà du CRO (Contract Research Organization) classique, et comment bâtir un écosystème de services pour donner envie aux clients de s'engager durablement.Au programme : 00:00:00 - Introduction du podcast 00:05:02 - Le parcours professionnel de Victoria00:11:41 - Fonctionnement, structuration, différences seconde main/reconditionné.00:15:39 - Les garanties, le processus qualité, et la notion de confiance client.00:23:24 - Expansion internationale et stratégie d'adaptation aux différents marchés.00:27:15 - Diversification de l'offre : électroménager, nouvelles catégories et partenariats.00:32:13 - Optimisation, A/B testing, expérience utilisateur, et outils du CRO.00:42:34 - Services additionnels et diversification00:53:03 - Optimisation de l'expérience utilisateur01:00:18 - Fidélisation et vision businessEt quelques dernières infos à vous partager :Suivez Le Panier sur Instagram @lepanier.podcast !Inscrivez- vous à la newsletter sur lepanier.io pour cartonner en e-comm !Écoutez les épisodes sur Apple Podcasts, Spotify ou encore Podcast AddictHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this episode of The Voice of Retail, host Michael LeBlanc sits down with Elisa Swern, National Consumer Markets Leader at PwC Canada, to unpack the insights behind PwC's newly released 2025 Canadian Holiday Outlook—a comprehensive view into how consumers plan to shop, save, and celebrate amid an uncertain economy.Elisa shares her journey from family retail roots to leading PwC's national consumer practice, explaining why she thrives on the constant change and curiosity that define the consulting world. She outlines how PwC's “human-led, tech-enabled” approach helps retailers navigate transformation across strategy, digital, and risk—leveraging a global network of experts while staying grounded in local insight.Together, Michael and Elisa dive deep into the holiday forecast. PwC's research reveals a 10 percent year-over-year decline in planned consumer spending, driven by persistent affordability pressures and shifting generational priorities. Gen Z and millennials expect to cut back the most, with Gen Z spending intentions down 34 percent, reflecting record youth unemployment and new life-stage costs such as rent and transportation. Still, Canadians remain committed to family gifting and holiday traditions—just with more focus and less self-indulgence.The conversation moves to the Made-in-Canada movement, where PwC finds continued momentum in consumer intent to buy local and pay more for domestic goods—particularly among Gen X and boomer shoppers. Elisa notes that while intent often outpaces action, this “national tailwind” offers retailers a meaningful way to connect with values-driven consumers.Turning to the omnichannel experience, Elisa and Michael agree that “stores never went away.” In-person shopping remains central to holiday discovery, with 56 percent of Canadians citing the ability to see and touch products as a top reason to visit stores. They discuss how leading brands are merging the tactile with the digital—using tools like smart fitting technology and AI-driven recommendations—to blend convenience with connection.Finally, they explore the emerging role of AI in consumer shopping, from intelligent assistants helping gift-givers to retailer-side personalization platforms integrating seamlessly with these tools. Elisa highlights the opportunity—and risk—of intermediaries reshaping retail discovery, while also noting the growing demand for transparency, data security, and supply-chain resilience across Canada's retail landscape.Get your copy of the report here:  The Voice of Retail podcast is presented by Hale, a performance marketing partner trusted by brands like ASICS, Saje, and Orangetheory to scale with focus and impact. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fifth year in a row, the National Retail Federation has designated Michael as on their Top Retail Voices for 2025, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Bonjour et bienvenue dans la revue de presse hebdo et audio du secteur retail / e-commerce en France proposée par Les Digital Doers en partenariat avec le One to One Retail Ecommerce de Monaco.

En este episodio especial grabado en el Digital 1to1 de Alicante, nos sumergimos en una conversación de alto nivel sobre cómo la inteligencia artificial está transformando el ecommerce desde las entrañas. Corti y Pablo Renaud charlan con Fares Kameli, responsable de innovación en La Casa de las Carcasas, que acaba de ganar el premio a la mejor optimización de operaciones con IA

There's something magical about being at a 5-star hotel in Bangkok to talk business nerdery with 300+ location- and time-flexible founders. Actually, scratch magical and replace that with “not normal.” We're back from DCBKK, our annual founder pilgrimage to Thailand. Here are 5 insights that made us go “hmmm” all week long. LINKS Share your thoughts about the podcast (takes 2 mins) (https://getperspective.ai/interview/tmba-feedback) This week's sponsor: SPP.co “Your billing, onboarding & projects in one client portal” (https://spp.co/) This week's sponsor: Smash Digital “Scale your organic traffic with future-proof strategies” (https://smashdigital.com/) DCBKK 2025 official photos (https://jakesvisuals.pixieset.com/dcbkk2025/) Connect with 6-, 7- & 8-figure founders in Bangkok and Mexico (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders and join us in NYC this December (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) CHAPTERS (00:00:44) Back from Bangkok with 5 Insights (00:03:27) Why It's So Hard to Describe the DC (00:07:18) DCBKK: High-Level Overview (00:09:02) Insight #1: Choose Your Hard (00:12:57) Insight #2: Fractional Hiring (00:17:23) Sponsor Break: Smash Digital & SPP.Co (00:18:57) Insight #3: 10x Pricing with 1 Feature (00:22:31) Insight #4: Simple Event ROI System (00:25:25) Insight #5: Our Messaging Kinda Sucks (00:27:00) Rapid Fire Bonus Insights and Upcoming DC Events CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: Dan's keynote from DCBKK 2024 “The Four Bricks” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZooQo760Ik) The 3 hats of bootstrapping + Insights from DCBKK 2024 (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/3-hats-bootstrapping-dcbkk) From Ex-Special Ops to 6-Figure Performance Coach ft. Itamar Marani (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/from-ex-ops-to-performance-coach)

How Haley Pavone turned a college injury into an eight-figure convertible footwear brand built on curiosity, grit, and smart, sustainable growth.For more on Pashion Footwear and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

In this episode, the host interviews Kelcey Lehrich, founder of 365 Holdings and co-founder of the HoldCo Conference. Kelcey shares her journey from traditional business to e-commerce, the growth of 365 Holdings, and the challenges of acquiring and integrating multiple brands. He discusses the purpose of the Holdco Conference for multi-business entrepreneurs, strategies for stable acquisitions, and the realities of shared services. The episode offers practical advice on self-awareness, focusing on key business levers, and learning from experience in scaling and managing holding companies.Chapters:Introduction to Kelcey Lehrich and Holdco Conference (00:00:00)Kelsey introduces himself and explains the origin and purpose of the Holdco Conference for multi-business entrepreneurs.Kelcey's Journey into E-commerce and 365 Holdings (00:02:22)Kelcey shares how he and his partner entered e-commerce, acquired their first businesses, and built 365 Holdings.365 Holdings' Structure and Focus (00:03:30)Discussion of 365 Holdings' current scale, vertical integration, and future focus on food, baby, and consumable brands.Growth Strategies: Product Launches and Acquisitions (00:04:28)Comparison of launching new products versus acquiring businesses, and the importance of consistent experimentation.What to Avoid When Acquiring Businesses (00:05:52)Kelcey outlines lessons learned and what to avoid when evaluating acquisition opportunities.365 Holdings' Core Strengths and Incremental Improvements (00:07:04)Exploration of the company's strengths, vertical integration, and focus on small, compounding operational improvements.The Reality of Shared Services in a Holdco (00:09:54)Kelcey discusses the challenges and realities of sharing services across multiple brands in a holding company.Three Actionable Takeaways for Entrepreneurs (00:11:44)Host summarizes three key lessons: self-awareness, vision and action, and learning through experience in M&A.Kelcey's Book Recommendation (00:14:03)Kelcey recommends "The Hard Thing About Hard Things" by Ben Horowitz for entrepreneurs managing growing teams.Favorite Productivity Tool (00:14:40)Kelcey shares Superhuman as his favorite email productivity tool.Influential Figures in E-commerce (00:15:25)Kelcey discusses the many people who have influenced him, mentioning Gary Vee, Roland Frazier, and others.How to Connect with Kelcey and Learn More (00:16:59)Kelcey provides ways to connect with him and learn more about Holdco Conference and 365 Holdings.Links and Mentions:Tools and ResourcesSuperhumanWebsitesHoldco Conference365 HoldingsBooksThe Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz on AmazonInfluential FiguresGary Vaynerchuk (Gary Vee)Roland FrasierTranscript:Josh 00:00:00  Today I'm super excited to introduce you to Kelcey Lehrich. Welcome to the podcast, Kelcey.Kelcey 00:00:05  Thank you for having me. Great to be here.Josh 00:00:06  Kelcey I attended Holdco conference. You did a fantastic job. That was your first ever Holdco conference. Tell our guests a little bit more about this Holdco conference, because I think it's really unique. And you're kind of one of the first to kind of come up with this type of holding company conference.Kelcey 00:00:24  Yeah. So I appreciate your kind words and glad you could come. And we'll see you there next year. date's coming soon. so I have a friend in town named John Wilson. you can find him on the internet. He's pretty public. he and I met, and we both have, 50 to 100 employees, multiple tens of millions of revenue, and we have multiple businesses. And we knew a few other people that had similar circumstances. And there really was no event, no conference, no, kind of home base or hangout place for people like us.Kelcey 00:00:56  And one day I'm like, hey, like, why don't we go ahead and we'll host the party. and so John and I partnered on that project, and, from January, when it was kind of hatched with the tweet to July, it was a bit of a wild ride, but it was a lot of fun. We're really proud of the first year. And, yeah, it's meant to be the place that multi business entrepreneurs called the holding company, meet, learn, scale and grow. But the kind of niche there is that if you're in software and you're venture backed, there's a conference for you. If you are in real estate, there's a conference for you. If you are in insert any industry, sales, metal stamping, mobile home parks, whatever it is, there's a conference for you. If you're a Holdco entrepreneur, there really wasn't a place to call your own. And our vision for Holdco is to be kind of that home base for people like us.Josh 00:01:43  Yeah, I love that.Josh 00:01:44  I love what you guys have started there. And I think we'll dive into that a little bit in more detail later in this podcast. But Kelcey, you've got a vast experience in e-commerce. Obviously you have a holding company that has multiple brands. You've acquired multiple e-commerce brands, you've grown them, you've scaled them. So you have a wealth of knowledge. And for our listeners that have established businesses, they're looking to take things to the next level. I think they're going to be able to learn a lot from you. So why don't we rewind the tapes a little bit? Kelcey? And why don't you tell us a little bit about how you got into the e-commerce world to begin with, and then what led to the formation of 365 holdings?Kelcey 00:02:22  So six years ago, my partner and I, his name is Justin. I'm kind of the ideas guy, and he's kind of the executor. She's familiar with iOS. I've got the kind of visionary CEO role and he's kind of the integrator or CFO, and he and I have worked there for a long time.Kelcey 00:02:37  And prior to e-commerce, it was kind of like, the same idea. However, instead of ideas and strategy and like execution, it was like I was the sales guy and he was like the ops guy and all of our prior businesses, but we weren't online. We've never, never run ads, never shipped products. But we had sold a business for just enough money to make a down payment on an SBA loan. We had sold a business for $100,000, which was a lot of money. We did not hold any of it aside for taxes. We put all 100 grand down on the $900,000 loan to buy the million dollar first business. That was how we got started. 60 days later, we drained the checking account and maxed out the line of credit and bought another one. And thus begins the compounding. So, Yeah, six years ago. by by two that that, spring and summer, we had always had a vision of back to the old topic, wanting to run many businesses. We wanted to have diversity.Kelcey 00:03:30  I guess that's like, hey, what if you focused? What if you just did one thing? Could it be bigger? And my answer is like, I don't know, probably. But this is the business I want to have. I want to do many things. one of the things financially from a diversification perspective. two, I think it's fun. It's like what I want. So like, yes, this is what I'm doing. I'm sure it's like slightly less optimal than, I don't know. but six years have elapsed and today we've got 80 some employees. Six brands. we're in Akron, Ohio, and heavily vertically integrated. So we do in-house customer service, in-house ...

In this conversation, Frank Verdeja shares his extensive experience in e-commerce and data management, discussing the importance of bridging the communication gap between technical teams and business stakeholders. He emphasizes the role of data integrity in e-commerce and the growing significance of data management systems in the age of AI. Frank expresses his enthusiasm for discovering new e-commerce companies and supporting startups in the Minneapolis area.TakeawaysFrank has 13 years of experience in e-commerce and data management.He emphasizes the importance of context in communication between technical and business teams.Data integrity is crucial for businesses of all types.Frank's company focuses on data governance and observability.He believes that understanding the value of data helps prioritize tasks.The rise of AI has made data management systems more important than ever.Customers prefer to own their data and need suitable platforms.Frank enjoys learning about new e-commerce companies in the Twin Cities.He has a passion for supporting startups and new players in the market.The conversation highlights the intersection of technology and business in e-commerce.Chapters00:00Introduction to E-commerce and Data Management02:57Bridging the Gap: Technology and Business Communication05:33Data Integrity and Its Role in E-commerce06:06The Future of E-commerce and Data Management06:06TC - Outtro All AV version 1.mp4

Spencer Millerberg is the Founding Partner of DetailPage, which helps brands optimize traffic and gain Amazon market share. He founded OneClickRetail, the original provider of Amazon market share data that was sold to Ascential. As an eCommerce and data analytics expert, Spencer has helped over 650 brands improve sales, margins, and search positions on eCommerce sites. In this episode… In today's digital marketplace, visibility is everything. With AI tools like ChatGPT shaping how shoppers discover products, brands are facing a new kind of competition — one where search optimization meets machine learning. How can companies ensure their products are recommended when customers ask AI what to buy? According to eCommerce and data analytics expert Spencer Millerberg, the key lies in mastering both traditional and generative optimization. He urges brands to speak the customer's language, not their internal catalog terms, and to keep content fresh to trigger algorithmic boosts. By understanding how AI prioritizes retailer and brand content, and by revisiting SEO regularly, brands can secure lasting visibility and growth. In this episode of The Digital Deep Dive, Aaron Conant welcomes Spencer Millerberg, Founding Partner of DetailPage, back to the show to discuss AI-driven discoverability. Spencer explains why retailer content dominates AI recommendations, how quarterly content updates improve search ranking, and why optimizing neglected B SKUs drives major growth.

Shein l'enseigne chinoise sur le banc des accusés pour avoir vendu sur son site des poupées à caractère pédopornographique. Le ministre de l'Économie menace d'interdire le site en France mais quels leviers à la France pour faire face à la déferlante du e-commerce ? De l'autre côté de l'Atlantique, un socialiste musulman, Zohran Mamdani, a été élu à la mairie de New York. En France, la gauche radicale y voit un espoir et un exemple à suivre.

Recorded live at the Coffee Association of Canada Annual Conference, this special edition of The Food Professor Podcast with Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois brews up a rich conversation on the state of Canada's food economy, the coffee industry's shifting landscape, and the global forces shaping what Canadians eat and drink live on the stage.The episode opens with Michael and Sylvain diving into the latest geopolitical tensions influencing trade and agriculture. From Washington to Mexico City, Sylvain shares insights from his travels and firsthand discussions with U.S. policy insiders and Latin American producers. The conversation highlights how Canada's trading partners are adapting quickly, especially Mexico's resilience and growing potential as a key agri-food ally in the hemisphere.The professors then turn to an annual highlight — an early look at the 2026 Canada Food Price Report, compiled by a network of ten universities using AI-powered forecasting. Sylvain hints at tough times ahead for consumers, forecasting that meat and poultry prices could rise by as much as 25% in the months ahead, putting pressure on Canadian households. He connects this to the emerging “protein play” trend, where consumers are seeking protein in unconventional forms — including fortified beverages like coffee. While acknowledging the opportunity, he cautions that nutritionists are warning against over-fortification, signaling that balance and consumer education will be key.The discussion then flows into GLP-1 drugs and their growing impact on food demand. As consumers change their eating patterns, Sylvain warns that Big Pharma's gains may translate into Big Food's challenges — though innovation and reformulation could open new opportunities. From AI-enabled efficiency to personalized nutrition, the professors explore how food and beverage brands must adapt to new consumption realities.Rounding out the first half, they discuss the “Battle for the Third Place” — how coffee shops are redefining the space between home and work post-COVID. Sylvain urges operators to double down on human connection and service excellence, even as automation and rising wages push toward efficiency.In the second half, guest Doug Porter, Chief Economist at BMO, unpacks Canada's economic outlook. Porter delivers a grounded view of growth, inflation, immigration, and consumer spending, labeling the new federal budget “boring — and that's a good thing.” He weighs in on labour shortages, immigration reform, the “K-shaped” economy, and AI's role in reshaping productivity, closing with optimism that innovation and adaptation — not fear — will guide Canada's next decade. The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Neste episódio número 322 falamos sobre quem vai pagar a conta da IA e ecommerce no ChatGPT.

We're revisiting Pinterest's Verified Merchant Program with a timely update for product sellers. If you haven't connected your shop on Pinterest yet—or you're looking to diversify where customers discover your products—this is your sign to get started. In this episode, we break down the current status of the VMP program, refresh the key requirements and features, and answer the questions you've been asking. Perfect for e-commerce sellers who want to tap into Pinterest's high-intent shopping audience and expand beyond their current traffic sources. We cover: what's new with Pinterest shopping in 2025, catalog setup essentials, common merchant confusion points, and how to feature your products effectively now that shop tabs have changed.If you're looking to get your shop set up with Pinterest we can help ready your Pinterest account with our eCommerce kickstart package. From audit, to clean and build of your account, connecting you with a developer that can help troubleshoot any shop connections, and make sure you nail your images, this package is perfect for shop owners looking to jump into Pinterest to promote their product. Pinterest Marketing For Shops Important links:The Verified Merchant Program | Pinterest Business help Shopping on Pinterest | Pinterest Business help What To Know About The Pinterest Verified Merchant Program —-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:

When you've been in eCommerce long enough, you start to see the cycles — the rise of new platforms, the decline of others, and the constant search for what's next. In this episode, I sit down with Neal Goyal, SVP at PostPilot, to talk about how he's helping brands rediscover one of the most powerful, proven, and now AI-enhanced channels out there: direct mail.  Neal shares how PostPilot is turning mail into a data-driven, performance-marketing channel for modern brands — one that's not only defensible against AI disruption, but also amplified by it. What I loved most about this conversation is Neal's clarity and conviction about where commerce is headed. He's seen the evolution of digital saturation, rising acquisition costs, and "tech bloat" — and he believes the brands that will win are those who balance smart automation with authentic connection.  PostPilot is doing just that, helping brands cut through the digital noise, drive measurable results, and build stronger customer relationships with physical mail — reinvented for today's marketers. Here are a few highlights from our conversation: *  AI Meets Direct Mail: How PostPilot uses data and automation to make direct mail as dynamic and trackable as digital.   * Defensible Channels: Why direct mail remains one of the few marketing channels that AI can't replace — but can help scale.   * The Meta for Mail: How PostPilot is creating an acquisition engine that behaves like a digital ad platform, with the intimacy of print.   * Performance That's Measurable: How brands can track incrementality, integrate with Klaviyo, and optimize ROI in real time.   * Culture and Customer Obsession: The story behind PostPilot's founders and why customer service is their ultimate growth advantage.   Join me, Ramon Vela, as we listen to the episode to hear how Neal and the PostPilot team are reinventing an old-school medium for the modern era — proving that, in a world dominated by digital, real connection still delivers.   For more on PostPilot, visit: https://www.postpilot.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave The Story of a Brand Show a rating and review.  Plus, don't forget to follow us on Apple and Spotify.  Your support helps us bring you more content like this! * Today's Sponsors: Saral - The Influencer OS: https://www.getsaral.com/demo SARAL is the all-in-one influencer platform that finds brand-aligned creators, automates outreach, and manages everything in one place. Request a live demo today. Let the SARAL team know you're a The Story of a Brand Show podcast listener to get an extended free trial! Visit the link above. 

For episode 621 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Smitha Purohit, Senior Director of Crypto Product at PayPal to discuss how PayPal is positioning itself in the age of Stablecoins with PYUSD, their new product called Payment Links, the future of Agentic Ecommerce and the Fintech trends they see heading into 2026. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:55) Who is Smitha Purohit?(2:36) PayPal at Money20/20(3:42) PYUSD and the rise of Stablecoins(8:56) Payment Links for P2P transactions(10:24) FinTech Trends in 2026(12:55) Agentic ecommerce(14:35) PayPal’s plans for 2026

AI is no longer the future of marketing, it's the present. In this month's Marketing Updates episode, Emma breaks down the five biggest shifts redefining how we search, shop, and create online. From Walmart's groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI to Netflix's bold move into podcasting, November's updates reveal how fast social platforms and consumer behavior are evolving, and what it means for your business heading into 2026. You'll also learn why Instagram is testing new algorithm controls and experimenting with Reels as the default feed, plus how Meta's latest holiday ad toolkit can help you boost Q4 results. These changes aren't just trends – they're signals of a complete transformation in how consumers discover and buy products online. Whether you're a marketer, creator or entrepreneur, tune in to discover the AI-driven shifts and opportunities that will shape the online marketing landscape in 2026 and beyond. Listen in as Emma explains: How Walmart + OpenAI are redefining eCommerce through "conversational shopping" Why Netflix and Spotify's partnership signals a new era for podcasting Meta's top holiday season ad strategies to maximize your Q4 sales and visibility   And much, much more!   Connect with Ninety Five Media: Check out our website: ninetyfivemedia.co  Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/ninety.five.media     Grow your brand's social media presence with us:  Tell us about your business goals and explore how our social media management services can help you reach them! ninetyfivemedia.co/stop-scrolling-start-scaling-inquiry   

In this episode, we dive into the massive shift impacting online sellers as shoppers use ChatGPT and other AI search tools for product discovery. Erik Wikander, CEO and co-founder of Wilgot.ai, unpacks the concept of agentic commerce — where AI completes the end-to-end purchase for the user. He shares what this revolution means for D2C brands, why the old SEO playbook is dead, and how to use Agentic Product Optimization to make your product content AI-ready and capture new, hyper-relevant customers.Topics discussed in this episode:  Why a major disruption is coming to Google search.What agentic commerce is and how it changes how we buy.Why the old e-commerce SEO playbook no longer works.How AI fan-out search runs hundreds of searches from one query.Why brands must now optimize for context instead of human clicks.How smaller brands can use this shift to outrun bigger competitors.What's changing about paid search ads in the age of AI.Links & Resources Website: https://www.wilgot.ai/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikwikander/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/yrsu7srx______________________________________________________ LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS! Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

Sarah Fiehler is the Vice-President of Channel Strategy, Operations, Adn Digital Enablement and Rima Westermeyer is the Digital Trade and E-Commerce Manager for Schneider Electric.

Shein ouvre ses portes au BHV à Paris, malgré le scandale suscité par la vente de poupées à caractère pédopornographique et les accusations de concurrence déloyale visant la marque chinoise de l'ultra fast fashion. Cet après-midi, le gouvernement français a décidé d'engager une procédure de suspension de la plateforme chinoise, le temps que celle-ci se conforme aux lois du pays. La marque a déclaré souhaiter "engager dans les plus brefs délais un dialogue avec les autorités françaises".

Forward-Deployed Engineers werden zum heißesten KI-Job nach Palantir-Vorbild. Anthropic bereitet IPO vor nach OpenAI-Vorbild. Microsoft kauft bei IREN für $10 Milliarden Rechenzeit, OpenAI bei Amazon für $38 Milliarden. NVIDIA verkauft Blackwell-Chips nach Südkorea und an US-Energieministerium für nationale Cloud-Strategie. Ex XAI-Forscher bekommt $1 Milliarde Seed-Funding. Amazon droht Perplexity wegen agentischem E-Commerce. Michael Burry shortet Palantir und NVIDIA, Palantir-Aktie fällt 8% trotz hervorragender Earnings. Coinbase-CEO trollt Prediction Markets im Earnings Call. Google plant solarbetriebene TPUs im Weltall. Unterstütze unseren Podcast und entdecke die Angebote unserer Werbepartner auf ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠doppelgaenger.io/werbung⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Vielen Dank!  Philipp Glöckler und Philipp Klöckner sprechen heute über: (00:00:00) Bubble Time (00:02:07) Forward-Deployed Engineers (00:08:34) Anthropic IPO-Pläne (00:16:08) Microsoft-IREN Deal (00:19:00) OpenAI-Amazon Deal (00:27:05) NVIDIA Südkorea-Deal (00:30:28) Telekom-NVIDIA Deutschland (00:33:25) Humans& Seed-Runde (00:36:27) China KI-Behörde (00:38:08) Amazon vs Perplexity (00:43:34) Spotify Earnings (00:45:26) Palantir Earnings (00:49:39) Michael Burry shortet KI (00:54:33) KI-Browser umgehen Paywalls (00:56:58) Prediction Markets (01:01:14) Google TPUs im All Shownotes Der neue Trendjob in der KI: Forward-Deployed Engineers – ft.com Anthropic prognostiziert 70 Milliarden Dollar Umsatz, 17 Milliarden Dollar Cashflow bis 2028 – theinformation.com Microsoft schließt 9,7-Milliarden-Dollar-Deal mit IREN ab – bloomberg.com Amazon schließt 38-Milliarden-Dollar-Deal mit OpenAI ab – bloomberg.com NVIDIA und Oracle bauen größtes KI-Supercomputersystem für US-Energieministerium – nvidianews.nvidia.com Nvidia liefert über 260.000 Blackwell AI-Chips nach Südkorea – reuters.com Telekom und Nvidia investieren in KI-Rechenzentrum – spiegel.de xAI-Forscher in Gesprächen zur Beschaffung von 1 Milliarde Dollar für neues Frontier Lab Humans& – forbes.com Chinas Xi fordert globales KI-Gremium bei APEC als Gegenpol zu USA – reuters.com Perplexity AI wirft Amazon Einschüchterung vor – cnbc.com Palantir übertrifft Schätzungen, hebt Prognose für viertes Quartal an – cnbc.com Blase auf X: Michael Burry reicht 13F früh ein, PUTs auf Palantir und Nvidia – x.com Wie KI-Browser Blocker und Paywalls umgehen – cjr.org Shein verbietet Verkauf von Sexpuppen – edition.cnn.com Coinbase-CEO Brian Armstrong trollt die Wettmärkte – techcrunch.com Google plant solarbetriebene Rechenzentren im Weltraum – semafor.com

Learn from top Amazon mentors as they reveal the exact steps they're taking in a live case study from Scale Stories to help a brand double its sales in 2025 and how you can do the same.

Shopify just went from 100 variants per product to 2,048. Shopify Partners Kurt Elster and Paul Reda tested it and found out there's a secret limit at 250 where everything changes. Your theme might work perfectly, it might half-work, or it might completely break depending on when it was built.They also dig into the new VS Code-based theme editor (developers love it, merchants hate it), the "unlisted" product status that's perfect for hiding free gifts and private sales, and Kurt reveals the one homepage element that gets clicked more than anything else—you're probably not using it right.This is pure Shopify platform talk that's more entertaining than it should be.SPONSORSSwym - Wishlists, Back in Stock alerts, & moregetswym.com/kurtCleverific - Smart order editing for Shopifycleverific.comZipify - Build high-converting sales funnelszipify.com/KURTLINKSUnofficial Shopify Podcast Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unofficialshopifyWORK WITH KURTApply for Shopify Helpethercycle.com/applySee Our Resultsethercycle.com/workFree Newsletterkurtelster.comThe Unofficial Shopify Podcast is hosted by Kurt Elster and explores the stories behind successful Shopify stores. Get actionable insights, practical strategies, and proven tactics from entrepreneurs who've built thriving ecommerce businesses.

Rachel Hochhauser and Jena Wolfe didn't quit their jobs to build Piecework Puzzles—and that's exactly why it worked. The cofounders share how they turned a stormy weekend experiment into a multi-million dollar lifestyle brand, all while maintaining full-time careers. As VP of Marketing for Goop Kitchen, and renowned Author and creative agency owner, the duo are mastering the art of balancing everything, in real time. From starting with just four puzzle designs shot in Rachel's grandmother's garage, to spawning an entire aesthetic movement in the industry, Rachel and Jena have made their mark. They aren't afraid to do things differently, constantly learning and iterating from production nightmares and successful campaign launches. Discover their unconventional approach to entrepreneurship, product development, and world building in this candid interview. They both reveal why bootstrapping gave them the creative freedom they craved, how they navigate being business partners and best friends, and the unexpected pivot that led to their viral cocktail napkin line.In This Episode You'll Learn: Why NOT taking investor money gave them complete creative controlThe “advice tour” strategy that helped them solve business problemsHow they went from puzzles to viral tomato napkins (and why that shouldn't have worked)What happened when their manufacturer dropped them during the pandemicWhy working with your best friend can actually be brilliantTheir approach to brand partnerships with everyone from Goop to Better Homes & Gardens Chapters:00:00 Introducing Piecework Puzzles and The Stormy Weekend That Started It All 3:30 How to Find Your Gap In the Market & Stand Out6:00 Design Philosophy 101: How to Create Products That People Connect With8:40 The Importance of Creative Freedom & How to Obtain It!10:45 How to Run a Successful Business with Your BFF13:50 Starting Cultural Moments: The Origins of The Tomato Craze16:20 The Product Expansion That Shouldn't Have Worked (But Did)20:15 Advice for Overcoming Manufacturing Nightmares23:00 The “Advice Tour” Strategy That Has Saved Piecework Puzzles26:49 Brand Partnerships: From Goop to Broccoli Magazine29:15 Addressing Dupe Culture… 32:45 Leadership Tips For Building a Lean & Productive Team Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Guest co-host Ben Miller, Shoptalk's VP of Original Content and Strategy joins to provide expert analysis and we interview Lauren Sherman, the acclaimed fashion correspondent at Puck and author of Selling Sexy: Victoria's Secret and the Unraveling of an American IconThe episode kicks off with a rich news segment, where the trio unpacks the latest forces shaping retail and the economy. Amazon's strong Q3 earnings headline the week, with third-party marketplace growth and ad revenues surging 24%. The conversation then pivots to the consumer landscape, where CPG brands lean on pricing over volume, private-label growth accelerates, and Estee Lauder's rebound in China might hint at green shoots in luxury demand.From there, the hosts explore the AI revolution's ripple through the workforce, with Ben outlining how global companies are reorganizing around “agentic transformation” as human and machine intelligence increasingly converge. He notes that the average IQ of today's AI agents already exceeds 130—with future leaps that will reshape every operating model. The segment closes with Steve's macro overview: U.S.–China tariff recalibrations, Fed policy shifts, and warning signs of consumer softening among younger cohorts.In the feature interview, Lauren Sherman offers a masterclass on the shifting foundations of global fashion and luxury. From the post-pandemic boom to today's demand reset, she dissects how the Chinese slowdown, pricing strategy saturation, and the direct-to-consumer explosion are redrawing the map for brands like LVMH, Hermès, and Prada. Lauren argues that “untouchable” luxury houses are now confronting the limits of endless growth, and that resale and rental markets have permanently altered consumer psychology—embedding secondhand luxury as a normalized part of the buying journey.She also explores social media's transformation under AI, Hollywood's over-reliance on fashion partnerships, and why the luxury world's obsession with celebrity campaigns may have reached saturation.The episode also previews ShopTalk Luxe, the new Abu Dhabi-based event connecting the global luxury ecosystem. The hosts wrap by spotlighting the AI data-center boom, the rise of GLP-1-driven nutrition trends, and the surprising revival of British department stores. About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling authro of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Apparently, humans are more motivated to avoid pain than they are to chase pleasure. So instead of giving you a sparkly, motivational pep talk for Q4, I'm flipping the script and hitting you with a little tough love... because nothing kills your holiday sales quite like these common mistakes.   Inside this episode: The one thing that makes or breaks your holiday offer Why a super popular holiday promo might actually be hurting your sales The biggest mistake I still see even seasoned sellers make during a launch What to remember when you're worried about emailing “too much” The move you need to make before December 14th   _______   Holiday Podcast Episodes & Resources http://ecommercebadassery.com/holidaypodcast   _______ Full Episode Show Notes http://ecommercebadassery.com/352   _______   Let's Connect Website: http://ecommercebadassery.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/ecommercebadassery Membership: http://ecommercebadassery.com/membership   _______   Rate, Review, & Subscribe Like what you heard? I'd be forever grateful if you'd rate, review and subscribe to the show! Not only does it help your fellow eCommerce entrepreneurs find the eCommerce Badassery podcast; but it's also valuable feedback for me to continue bringing you the content you want to hear.    Review Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-badassery/id1507457683  

Category marketing is no longer business as usual. In today's retail landscape, it's evolving fast - reshaping how brands collaborate with retailers and how retail media connects to the shopper experience. In this episode, Teresa sits down with Melissa Polglase, General Manager – Marketing & Retail Media at David Jones, to explore what's changing and why. Melissa shares her perspective on how brands can better collaborate with retailer partners, the role of empowerment in driving innovation, and how David Jones' operating model is making integrated conversations across category marketing, eCommerce, and retail media more seamless.

Black Friday is around the corner, and if your product-based clients aren't ready with their e-commerce marketing, it's not too late. Progress over perfection is the name of the game.In this episode, I'm joined by Business Strategist Carlyn Bushman to talk about e-commerce marketing, Shopify strategy, and how freelancers like you can confidently support product-based clients heading into Q4. We're breaking down what's actually working in today's noisy e-com world, like using Shopify data, SMS campaigns, and smart AI tools, so you can bring real strategy to your clients.Carlyn Bushman is the founder of Carlyn Bushman Consulting and the powerhouse behind POP Academy—a no-fluff, all-strategy learning hub for product-based business owners who want to scale smart and stay profitable. With a background in corporate leadership and deep expertise in business strategy, she's obsessed with helping founders ditch the guesswork, master their numbers, and finally build the business they've been dreaming about with practical tools, real talk, and data that actually drives growth.Listen to learn more about:How to use Shopify analytics and Sidekick AI to plan smarter Q4 promotionsWhy SMS marketing is outperforming email (and how to start small)Real talk on omni-channel marketing and what “being everywhere” actually meansTips for creating multiple day-of promos for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber MondayHow freelance marketers can support e-commerce clients with data-driven strategy and executionThis episode gives you the exact tools, talking points, and tactics to confidently show up for your product-based clients and turn their data into measurable sales growth.Sponsored by The Digital Marketer's Workgroup Are you already doing marketing work but need more clients and a stronger referral network? Join our tight-knit community of freelancers and get access to behind-the-scenes conversations, support, and troubleshooting that every solo marketer needs. Plus, you'll benefit from advanced trainings, networking opportunities, and exclusive job leads. Apply here!Links Mentioned in the Show: Grab Carlyn's FREE Grant Resource List here. Carlyn took care of the research, so you can focus on applying. Get access to grant opportunities up to $100,000 covering startup support, industry-specific capital, and opportunities for creatives, women-owned brands, and beyond. Grants are added weekly, so bookmark it and keep it on hand to reference all year long!Watch our video in Carlyn's Founder Series: Marketing That's Actually Working in 2025 with Emily ReaganThe Mom Test by Rob FitzpatrickConnect with Carlyn:Instagram: @carlynbushmanconsulting Facebook: CMB BrandsWebsite:

Edward Wimmer IV is the CEO of RoadID Brands. Visit his brands at https://roadid.com and https://dogid.com, and soon, https://rackrabbit.com. Use the code AndrewFaris20 for 20% off at RoadID and DogID.INTELLIGEMSIntelligems brings A/B testing to business decisions beyond copy and design. Test your pricing, shipping charges, free shipping thresholds, offers, SaaS tools, and more by clicking here: https://bit.ly/42DcmFl. Get 20% off the first 3 months with code FARIS20.WORKSPACE6Workspace6 is a private community for 7, 8 & 9 figure+ eCommerce operators and executives. Join for just $1 for your first month and no annual commitments at https://workspace6.io. FOLLOW UP WITH ANDREW X: @andrewjfarisEmail: podcast@ajfgrowth.comWork with Andrew: https://ajfgrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week's guest is Ash McMullen, Head of E-Commerce at Advantice Health.  At Advantice, Ash leads eCommerce and Amazon strategy for the brands Kerasal, AmLactin, Triple Paste, Dermoplast, New-Skin and Domeboro.  Dave and Ash explore:How Ash helped scale her dad's Amazon business before agencies were even a thingWhy audience and content come before product in today's innovation cyclesWhat it takes to rebrand brick-and-mortar hero products for today's digital-first worldWhy micro-influencers are gaining groundHow Ash builds teams that thrive through chaos (and Prime Day curveballs)Connect with Ash on LinkedInFollow Beyond the Shelf on LinkedInLearn More about It'sRapidGet the It'sRapid Creative Automation PlaybookTake It'sRapid's Creative Workflow Automation with AI surveyEmail us at sales@itsrapid.io to find out how to get your free AI Image AuditTheme music: "Happy" by Mixaud - https://mixaund.bandcamp.comProducer: Jake Musiker

In this episode of Talk Commerce, Brent Peterson interviews Rytis Lauris, CEO and co-founder of Omnisend, a marketing automation platform tailored for e-commerce. They discuss the importance of retention marketing, the evolution of Omnisend, and the various touchpoints available for customer engagement. Rytis emphasizes the effectiveness of automated campaigns and the role of AI in enhancing marketing strategies. The conversation also touches on the future of e-commerce, the necessity of human involvement in automation, and the importance of standing out in a crowded market.TakeawaysRetention marketing is crucial for online sellers.Automated messages significantly increase email order rates.Combining multiple communication channels enhances customer engagement.AI tools are transforming how marketers operate.E-commerce is expected to continue growing significantly.Automated flows should be utilized for every customer journey touchpoint.Marketers need to adapt to the changing landscape of AI.Human creativity remains essential in a world of automation.Brands must maintain their unique voice to stand out.Omnisend offers presets to help businesses automate effectively.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Omnisend and Rytis Lauris02:39 The Journey of Omnisend05:16 Omnichannel Marketing Strategies08:01 The Power of Automation in Marketing10:51 AI's Role in Marketing Tools13:41 The Future of E-commerce and AI16:11 The Human Element in Marketing18:46 Closing Thoughts and Shameless Plug

New interactive modules, quizzes, and video tools are changing how customers shop on Amazon. Destaney and Day Tomko explain what's live now, what's coming next, and how to get first mover advantage before everyone else catches on.Connect with Day on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/day-tomko-26916864Connect with Destaney on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/destaney-wishonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Episode 96 of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Erik Martinez welcomes Alane Boyd, co-founder of BiggestGoal.ai, to explore how "agentic AI" is transforming the way businesses automate, scale, and innovate. As a serial entrepreneur and automation expert who has built and sold companies across marketing and technology, Alane has a clear mission: to make workdays easier and help teams focus on what truly drives growth. Alane breaks down what sets agentic AI apart from traditional automation or generative tools like ChatGPT. Instead of relying on constant prompts, these "skilled intern" systems can independently manage workflows—from content production and customer service to data management and training documentation. As Alane explains, "Automation only works when it's built on a process that's already clear and consistent." Throughout the conversation, Alane shares real-world examples of how companies are using AI agents to eliminate busywork and unlock strategic capacity. From podcast production to eCommerce customer support, businesses are freeing up their workload by embedding AI into repeatable tasks. She also explains why documenting processes manually before automating them is critical to avoid magnifying inefficiencies. Listeners will learn: • What "agentic AI" is and how it differs from generative AI tools • How to document and standardize processes before introducing automation • Practical examples of AI agents used in marketing, data, and operations workflows • The risks of data misuse in free AI tools—and how to maintain security through closed-loop systems • Why ongoing AI training and change management are now essential for every organization For all businesses, the message is especially clear: as competitors embrace automation, those who fail to evolve risk being left behind. Alane emphasizes that AI isn't about replacing people—it's about empowering teams to work smarter, reduce burnout, and focus on creative, revenue-driving work. Whether you're leading a marketing department, optimizing operations, or modernizing a service business, this episode provides a playbook for turning AI from a buzzword into a true business advantage.

¿Qué pasa realmente cuando haces un pago en línea? En este episodio con Melissa y Fabricio de Adyen, revelamos todo lo que ocurre detrás de ese simple clic de compra que parece tan fácil, pero que mueve millones todos los días.Hablamos sobre cómo la tecnología, la experiencia del usuario y la data están transformando el mundo de los negocios, por qué un mal proceso de pago puede hacerte perder clientes, y cómo las marcas más grandes del planeta logran que comprar sea tan rápido… que ni lo pienses.Un episodio para entender el futuro del comercio digital y descubrir los secretos detrás de cada transacción

Nate Davenport is the Founder & CEO of Nebu Clothing, an outdoor apparel brand built for performance, versatility, and heart. Before launching Nebu, Nate led a finance team at Zappos and served as an infantry squad leader in the U.S. Marines, where he learned the value of gear that works under real pressure.Nebu was born from frustration, products that changed for the sake of change, colors that blended into landscapes but not the spirit of adventure, and fits that never quite fit. Nate set out to fix that by building apparel that feels great, performs hard, and actually looks good.In this episode, Nate shares how he rebuilt his Shopify site from scratch in 36 hours after a crash, how he found the right manufacturing partners through hands-on trial and error, and how he defines success by community and craftsmanship, not scale alone.Whether you're an ecommerce founder navigating supply chain complexity or a brand builder chasing quality over quantity, Nate's story is a masterclass in learning fast, leading with purpose, and finding fulfillment beyond revenue.In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:26] Intro[01:09] Building products that solve real use problems[03:16] Turning frustration into a product opportunity[05:46] Building intuition through contrast and visits[10:25] Selling through friends before running paid ads[14:53] Stay updated with new episodes[15:03] Building profitability through paid learning[15:43] Turning events and emails into ad leverage[17:14] Sponsors: Electric Eye, Heatmap & Freight Right[21:50] Balancing goodwill with measurable profit[22:28] Moving fulfillment from warehouse to garage[27:01] Choosing product ideas by improving what exists[32:54] Redefining success beyond scale and revenue[36:42] Connecting community through personal supportResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeEveryday active apparel nebuclothing.com/Follow Nate Davenport linkedin.com/in/nathan-davenport-327483186Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connectClear, real-time data built for ecommerce optimization heatmap.com/honestTurn your domestic business into an international business freightright.com/honestIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!